Board changes and senior management appointments
Last November, Swire took part in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), alongside Swire Properties, Swire Coca-Cola, Cathay, HAECO and Swire Shipping.
In October last year, the Swire China Conference convened in Beijing.
City Dynamic and Swire Hotels together are bringing the internationally acclaimed Upper House brand to Bangkok.
In October, Swire Properties celebrated the structural topping out of all buildings at Taikoo Place Beijing.
Swire Properties has once again been recognised as an industry-leading performer in sustainable development.
Swire Properties announced in December 2025 the launch of Qiantan Place, the office component of the expanded, mixed-use Taikoo Li Qiantan development in Shanghai's Pudong district.
In January, Swire Properties revealed another excellent market response to the launch of the fourth batch of sales at Lujiazui Taikoo Yuan Residences in Shanghai.
Swire Coca-Cola's new, world-class plant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, began operating in October.
Swire Coca-Cola HK recently welcomed more than 500 colleagues and their loved ones to its Safety Family Day 2025, a joyous, hands-on gathering designed to instil the value of safety into everyday life – both at home and at work.
In October, Finlays completed the purchase of Leahy-IFP, a major aseptic packer and formulator of natural fruit-based beverages, headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.
In January, Cathay officially launched its 80th anniversary celebrations, marking eight decades of countless shared journeys and memories in Hong Kong under the theme of "80 Years Together".
Cathay has transformed the West Bridge of Kai Tak Sports Park into an immersive audio-visual experience for visitors.
Last November, Cathay announced that Qatar Airways has entered into an undertaking in favour of Cathay to execute a buy-back agreement.
In mid-November, HAECO had the privilege of hosting Barnaby Swire, Chairman of John Swire & Sons Limited, at its facilities in Xiamen.
Swire Bulk has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability journey by applying Hempel's advanced Silicon X8 hull coating, a technology that improves fuel efficiency.
In December, the team from Steamships attended Papua New Guinea Investment Week 2025, held at the ICC Sydney in Australia.
Argent Energy, a leading producer of waste-based biodiesel in the UK and the Netherlands, has introduced a new brand into its fuels portfolio: Dieselite.
In the second half of 2025, Taikoo Motors introduced several internationally renowned motorcycle brands, further expanding its two-wheel portfolio alongside its long-term partners.
GigaSports, Hong Kong's premier sports destination for runners, has revealed G LAB, an innovative space that helps runners break boundaries and achieve their goals.
The Swire South Pacific Foundation (SSPF) has granted AU$25.9 million to advance the elimination of cervical cancer in the South Pacific.
Towards the end of November last year, over 12,000 music lovers gathered at Hong Kong's spectacular Central Harbourfront for the free, annual outdoor classical extravaganza.
Last October, the Swire Proudly Sponsors: Belt and Road | Long Yu & Behzod Abduraimov concert was performed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
On Sunday 9th November, Tom Owen, Group Director Corporate Development at HAECO, represented the Swire Group at the Remembrance Day service in Hong Kong.
Following the tragic fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district last November, Swire and its operating companies moved swiftly to help those affected by the disaster.
Swire Properties' annual White Christmas Street Fair returned to Taikoo Place in mid-December.
Quarryside, the harbourfront community space in Hong Kong's Quarry Bay area, celebrated its second anniversary in October.
Last November, 40 volunteers from seven of Swire Coca-Cola's markets assembled in the Thai capital for the Global Service Trip.
Last November, Cathay took 180 first-time flyers on an inspiring, 90-minute journey over Hong Kong onboard a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Swire Shipping has strengthened its partnership with the Singapore Maritime Foundation.
Last year, on a beautifully sunny Saturday in late November, Steamships colleagues and their families gathered at the Scrum Oval in Lae for the company's annual Fun Day.
In Papua New Guinea, Steamships recently supported Divine Word University's "Environmental Awareness Campaign" day at Megiar Primary School by providing polo shirts and stationery for the students.
Last November, Swire Resources lent its support to LoveXpress Foundation's annual SEN Roller-Skating Charity Competition & Carnival.
Cathay has been recognised in the 2025 Sustainability Awards by Airline Ratings, being named a winner in the Full Service Carriers category for its broad range of sustainability initiatives across its inflight and cargo operations.
Cathay's subsidiary companies picked up a number of awards last year.
HAECO has been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification for its new base maintenance hangar at Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport.